Augmentation of Labor at Term
{"Image DocumentName": "Augmentation of Labor at Term", "Image ImageDescription": "Abnormalities of the first stage of labor may be either protraction or arrest disorders and can occur during active or latent phases of labor. --Administer Pitocin as long as no malpresentation. Goal is ctx q 2-3 min lasting seconds. Resting tone should be mm Hg if IUPC is used. --Takes 30 to 40 minutes to see full effect of Pitocin dose. --A slow rate of pitocin increase is as effective as a fast rate. --Whether to add pitocin to a patient who is already adequately contracting is controversial, but 80% of patients will respond to pitocin.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}